Children aged 15 years and under must be accompanied at all times. Children aged 0-23 months at the time of a performance may be seated on a parent’s lap free of charge. All children occupying a seat or aged 2 years of age must hold a valid ticket.

“★★★★ No one left without a smile on their face.”

The Telegraph

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Scottish indie pop royalty returns

Following the announcement of their new EP trilogy release How To Solve Our Human Problems, Scottish indie pop royalty Belle & Sebastian make their return to the Concert Hall – an infectious house party-come-performance of pure headphone classics, including classics such as The Boy With The Arab Strap.

Formed by lead singer Stuart Murdoch 22 years ago in Glasgow, Belle & Sebastian have evolved into a world-beating ensemble with a devotional following matched only by The Smiths. Emerging fully formed with sweeping arrangements and stories of dashed dreams, bookish outsiders and hallway romance, Murdoch’s singular vision has proved a coming-of-age gateway into a world where Dylan, disco and The Velvet Underground dance to a timeless beat.

Expanding into an eight-piece ensemble live, see Belle & Sebastian at their most pithy and profound with a trove of new songs and old favourites on the Concert Hall stage.

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All ticketholders must present their bags and personal belongings for visual inspection by Sydney Opera House security staff before entering the venue as a safety precaution and condition of entry. Valid photo ID must be presented to purchase a drink from the theatre bar.

To avoid delays, please leave anything larger than an A4 sheet of paper at home.

Larger items – including handbags bigger than A4-size, backpacks, umbrellas, suitcases and prams – are not permitted inside the venues and must be cloaked.

Satisfy your hunger at one of the many restaurants and bars here at the Opera House. Our restaurants offer everything from casual snacks to award-winning fine dining. Find what you’re after, see our Restaurants

Yes, you are allowed to bring food and drink into the event however not BYO permitted. Bars in both the Southern and Northern Foyer will be open to purchase food and drink that can be taken into the venue. There are also free water stations available in the foyer.

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